Welsh Speaking Learning Support Assistant - Newport Schools

Aspire People; Newport; On-site; GBP 14,363 - 18,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Flexible opportunities

Holiday pay

Free CPD training

DBS refund within £100 joining bonus

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a Welsh-speaking Learning Support Assistant in Newport. The role offers full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities starting September 2026, with competitive daily rates from £90 per day, depending on experience.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, assist with engaging activities, and help maintain positive behaviour. Fluency in Welsh is essential, with DBS confirmation or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker is essential.
• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Positive, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help deliver engaging learning activities alongside the class teacher.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs.
• Assist with classroom preparation and daily learning activities.
• Communicate confidently through Welsh where required.

Skills

Welsh language

Experience with children

Positive attitude

Communication & teamwork

DBS Update Service

Job description

Welsh Speaking Learning Support Assistant Needed – Newport Schools

Location: Newport.

Competitive daily rates from £90 per day (dependent on experience).

Full‑time, part‑time and flexible opportunities are available. The role starts September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help deliver engaging learning activities alongside the class teacher.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs.
• Assist with classroom preparation and daily learning activities.
• Communicate confidently through Welsh where required.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker (essential).
• Experience working with children or young people is essential (school, childcare, coaching, youth work, tutoring, placements or volunteering).
• Positive, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates from £90 per day (dependent on experience).
• Full‑time, part‑time and flexible opportunities.
• Long‑term placements and day‑to‑day supply work.
• Holiday pay available.
• Free CPD training including safeguarding.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout placement.
• DBS refund available within £100 joining bonus.

Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.